SINGING TIME. “JESUS WANTS ME FOR A SUNBEM” singing fun motivators/song visuals. Children will love singing this song while moving the sun-rays around the sun’s face. Songs can be written on the backs of the rays – to sing, encouraging them to be a ray of sunshine every day to help and show love to others.
SONG VISUALS:
“Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam”
(Children’s Songbook, p. 60)
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LYRICS TO THE SONG “Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam” (below).
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Lyrics
Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
Happily
1.Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,
To shine for him each day;
In ev’ry way try to please him,
At home, at school, at play.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I’ll be a sunbeam for him.
2.Jesus wants me to be loving
And kind to all I see,
Showing how pleasant and happy
His little one can be.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I’ll be a sunbeam for him.
Words: Nellie Talbot
Music: Edwin O. Excell, 1851–1921
IDEAS TO PRESENT THIS SONG:
1. Read to children Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Sing and talk about the first verse.
“Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, To shine for him each day.”
When you wake up in the morning instead of a grumpy face, put on a smile so you can shine like the sun. Think of all the blessings Heavenly Father and Jesus have given you.
Think of your family and friends who love you and how you can “In every way try to please him, At home, at school, at play”
WHAT CAN YOU DO
AT HOME?
• Say, “please,” if you want something.
• Say, “thank you,” to parents for dinner.
• Fold your arms and say, “Amen” after the blessing on the food.
• Ask your parents before going to play with a friend.
• Ask your parents before bringing a friend over to play.
• Sit quietly and listen during family scripture study.
• Help take care of little brother or sister.
• Get your work done before playing.
AT SCHOOL?
• Wait for your turn to get a drink at the drinking fountain.
• Listen to your teacher or what others are saying.
• Raise your hand before speaking or asking questions.
• Say, “sorry,” if you do something wrong.
• Don’t take something that doesn’t belong to you.
• Clean up if you make a mess in the classroom.
AT PLAY?
• Wait for your turn at rolling a ball, or playing with a toy.
• Share a treat.
When you are at HOME, what are some things you can do to make yourself and others happy? And Heavenly Father happy to see you are helping. WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Sing and talk the second verse.
“Jesus wants me to be loving, And kind to all I see. Showing how pleasant and happy His little one can be.
What can we do to show our love (being a peacemaker)?
• Help brother or sister pick up their toys.
• Help Moma set the table.
• Help sweep and mop the floor.
SING CHORUS.
